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Matthew Caldwell is an American ice hockey executive currently serving as the President, Chief Executive Officer and Alternate Governor of the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). [1] He is also a published author of the book ‘Wild Bill: The Legend of America’s Craziest Father.’[2]
Early Life, Education & Military Service
[edit]A native of Staten Island, N.Y., Caldwell attended St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School before graduating from the United States Military Academy where he received his bachelor’s degree in 2002.[3]
Caldwell served five years (2002-2007) as a captain in the United States Army where he conducted combat operations in Iraq, led peacekeeping operations in Kosovo and trained soldiers in Germany preparing for deployment. He was awarded a NATO Kosovo Military Medal, an Iraq Campaign Medal and a Bronze Star Medal.[4]
He received his MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management in 2010 as well as a juris doctor degree from Northwestern University School of Law.[5]
Career
[edit]In 2010, Caldwell became a Vice President at Goldman Sachs where he worked on a six-person team in Goldman’s Investment Management Division which helped families, foundations and large institutions manage their assets. After working nearly four years at Goldman, he began working as a Managing Director for Virtu Management LLC for two years.[6]
Matt was named Chief Operating Officer of the Florida Panthers in June 2014 serving in that role for nearly two years before being promoted to President & Chief Executive Officer in April 2016 in his current role he serves with the club.[7]
Throughout his years with the Panthers, Caldwell's strategic efforts have played a pivotal role in the rebirth of the Florida Panthers, from building a front office team that continues to set franchise records in ticket sales and sponsorship revenue[8], to hiring Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito in 2020[9] who ultimately led the team to their first Stanley Cup Championship in 2024.[10]
Caldwell’s leadership has played an instrumental role in the Panthers commitment to the South Florida community and outreach including the revitalization of Fort Lauderdale's historic War Memorial Auditorium and construction of a two-sheet team practice and community ice facility, the Baptist Health IcePlex, which hosts community hockey and skating programs for residents and surrounding communities.[11]
Over his decade-long tenure with the Florida Panthers, Caldwell has ensured the franchise remains firmly rooted in Broward County, beginning with his pivotal role in restructuring the Panthers-Broward County 2015 arena lease and later amending and extending the agreement in September 2024.[12]
He currently serves as a member of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance CEO Council[13], Broward Workshop Executive Committee[14] and Orange Bowl Committee[15] and serves as an advisor on the Broward College District Board.
Caldwell has received 'Forty Under 40' recognition by both Sports Business Journal in 2018 and South Florida Business Journal in 2016.[16] [17] He was also named South Florida Business Journal’s Ultimate CEO in 2021.[18]
Personal Life
[edit]Matt lives in Fort Lauderdale, Fla with his wife Fernanda and three children Flora, Pedro and Matteo.
References
[edit]- ^ "Matt Caldwell | Florida Panthers | Florida Panthers".
- ^ https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Bill-Legend-Americas-Craziest/dp/0615788157
- ^ "Native Staten Islander Matthew Caldwell helped orchestrate NHL's Florida Panthers rebuild". 31 March 2020.
- ^ "West Point Grad-Supported Florida Panthers Take Home First Stanley Cup in Franchise History". 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Meet the Florida Panthers' CEO". 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Story Corps – Venice magazine". 14 April 2017.
- ^ "Island native Matthew Caldwell named president and CEO of Florida Panthers". 20 April 2016.
- ^ "Panthers set team attendance record, fueled by another deep Stanley Cup playoff run". Associated Press News. 31 May 2024.
- ^ "New Panthers GM Bill Zito: 'Everybody will compete all day, every day' | Florida Panthers". 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Top Cats: Panthers win their 1st Stanley Cup, top Oilers 2-1 in Game 7". Associated Press News. 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Florida Panthers opening Baptist Health IcePlex to the public today". 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Stanley Cup champion Panthers agree to extend arena deal with Broward County through at least 2033". Associated Press News. 17 September 2024.
- ^ "The Alliance - CEO Council".
- ^ "The Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance on LinkedIn: This week's Alliance Member Monday feature is Matthew Caldwell. Matt…".
- ^ "The Orange Bowl Committee".
- ^ "SBJ Maintenance".
- ^ https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2016/08/05/40-under-40-celebrating-young-business-leaders.html
- ^ https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/c/meet-the-2021-ultimate-ceo-awards-honorees.html